Nests: Fifty Nests and the Birds that Built Them

I have purchased two copies of this book as gifts for nature-loving friends. They both loved it. This title has been out for a while ... this is not a scientific treatise or essay. Instead, the nests, selected from a collection, are treated almost as art, and photographed in a way that brings out their beauty in detail, which heightens one's sense of wonder about how they are made. How are they made? Birds do not teach their young how to build - there must be an element of genetic memory. Anyway, this is a just-the-right-size book for shelf or coffee-table, and a sure hit for anyone who likes birds and fine publications. - Daniel O'Donnell, Portland

If you love birds, the wonderful photographs of their nests book is for you. Full page photos of some of the most lovely and unusual nests.

If you're as fascinated by birds' nests as I am, this book is for you. Each spread consists of 1 full-color picture of a gorgeous and inventive nest, and the eggs that are deposited there. Facing the page is an illustration of the bird that built the nest and a full description of the bird and how it builds its unique home. The variety is astounding, and the materials birds use are often charmingly colorful or make brainy use of commonly found objects, the detritus of both man and nature. I intend to order another of these as a gift to a fellow bird lover.

This is not a field guide or a biology text. Anyone expecting that will be disappointed. What this is, is a wonderful artbook of bird nest photos, all shot against black backdrops and accompanied by a single-page natural history of the species in question.Printing is good, but not great. But at the same time, while a heavier paper and finer screen would be welcome, the accompanying increase in price would not be.

I bought this as a gift for my aunt and uncle who are avid Bird Watchers. I love that it’s a different take on a bird book. It’s unique and beautiful. I highly recommend this book as a gift for any bird watcher.

Gift to myself.Beautiful photos!Looking forward to reading about each nest and it's maker.

This is a great book with beautiful photographs that I gave to a friend who is an avid bird watcher. She loved it and spent a few hours pouring through it with tremendous interest. A wonderful book for bird lovers.

This is a very rewarding book on several levels. I was first drawn simply to the artistry and amazing range of the construction and shapes of the nests. It was only after spending a lot of time looking at the photographs that I finally got around to reading the text, which provided an entirely different and deeper experience that made me examine the images all over again. I highly recommend this book both for the simple joy of the images, but as well for the informative text and anecdotes.

Gorgeous book beautiful pictures inspiring , thanks so much

Lovely! great photographs and info

Excellent book.

pretty and imformative

We are truly in to bird watching and nest. We offer our birdmany nesting choices. Have blued birds boxes and woodduck boxes